Permian Press Staff
Midland fire team joins Hill Country flood rescue efforts
What happened: Six Midland Fire Department firefighters have traveled to Kerrville to assist with ongoing rescue and recovery operations in…
Blong: Flood fixes underway, but decades of neglect linger
What happened: On KWEL radio, Mayor Lori Blong addressed ongoing community concerns over flooding and drainage following the large amount…
City bets on TIRZ districts to drive growth, fund projects
What happened: The City of Midland has created multiple Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) to support development in downtown, along…
Midland ISD rallies support for Hill Country flood relief
What happened: Midland ISD’s donation drive for flood victims in the Texas Hill Country, organized in partnership with the West…
$170M jail built via bond on track for 2026
What happened: The county reports that the future Gary Painter Detention Center, named after the longtime former Midland County Sheriff, is…
Council backs $561K startup challenge, delays business permit
What happened: The Midland City Council met on July 8. Why it matters: The meeting highlighted a disconnect in how…
Sheriff’s Office celebrates July 4th across Midland
What happened: The Midland County Sheriff’s Office was out and about in the community for the 4th of July, visiting…
Midland Health adds 16 physicians, more coming
What happened: Midland Health is ramping up physician recruitment, according to Midland Health’s fiscal year 2024-2025 recruitment summary. Why it…
Text alerts now available for Midland County road closures
What happened: Midland County launched a new text messaging service to keep residents informed about road construction and closures and…
Hospital sees fewer complaints amid rising patient visits
What happened: Midland Health reported fewer patient grievances in fiscal year 2024, as hospital visits and emergency department traffic increased,…
Council weighs clubhouse upgrade, entrepreneur grants
What to watch: The Midland City Council will meet on July 8 at 10 a.m. Why it matters: The votes…
Midland Health ends April with $1.26M net gain
What happened: The Midland County Hospital District Board of Directors met May 29. Why it matters: The board met a candidate…
County approves $5.57M upgrade for CR 1250
What happened: The Midland County Commissioners Court met July 1 Why it matters: The court approved funding for rising autopsy expenses,…
54 Midland College athletes named to all-academic team
What happened: Midland College celebrated 54 student-athletes who were named to the Spring 2025 WJCAC All-Academic Team for their outstanding…
Road closures for Avalon, Midland, and downtown
What to watch: Several Midland roads will be temporarily closed for construction and utility work over the next few weeks….
Basin Dream Center expands with 14-acre trauma-informed campus
What happened: Basin Dream Center has dramatically expanded its facilities and programs to serve young adults aged 17–26 who are…
Work begins on new Midland, Legacy high school campuses
What happened: Midland ISD broke ground on the new Midland and Legacy High Schools. Both campuses are scheduled to open…
Run now, donut later: MPD Pursuit 1K and 5K on Aug. 2
What to watch: Lace up your sneakers and fuel up on fun. The Midland Police Department Pursuit 1K & 5K…
Commissioners to revisit salaries for elected officials
What to watch: The Midland County Commissioners Court will meet on July 1 at 9 a.m. Why it matters:The votes…
Hospital to review health needs report, facility plans
What to watch: The Midland County Hospital District board of directors will meet on June 26 at 11:45 a.m. Why…